THE BRIEF
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the beautiful Scottish Highlands and east coast. Conveniently located just outside the city, this popular hotel also offers a well-equipped contemporary business and conference centre.
The owners appointed architect and design consultants ICA to design a flexible open plan restaurant and bar area that would reflect the beauty and history of the locality and offer a high quality dining experience for discerning hotel guests as well as local residents and businesses.
Client: The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Designer: ICA
Flooring Contractor: General & Technical Flooring Services
Sector: Hospitality and Leisure
Area: 339m2
The above image features Lime Washed Oak in herringbone from our Knight Tile collection.
THE CONCEPT
Rebranded as Coast and Keg, the hotel’s three restaurants and bar have been combined into a new open plan space, increasing capacity and creating a flexible entertaining space with both formal and casual dining options.
Lauren Hughes-Glass, Associate at ICA, said: “Coast and Keg was designed with specific customers in mind, from locals to the various hotels guests. The customer had to feel relaxed and at home with careful definition of spaces to create some intimate private space, alongside places for larger groups to eat, rest, drink and have fun.”
THE LOOK
The new design combines traditional Scottish features with modern design for a welcoming residential ambiance. The sociable open plan layout features an industrial inspired décor and cool grey colour palette paired with black metallic elements while modern technology such as a self-order app offers the convenience of digital service. Lauren explained: “The calming colour tones and natural finishes help to generate a classic contemporary look and relaxed atmosphere.”
Across the flexible seating zones Lime Washed Oak flooring from the Knight Tile collection has been laid in a combination of straight lay and herringbone laying patterns, introducing a natural element with its interesting textures and contemporary sun-bleached driftwood appearance.
In the bar area, the serving zone is visually highlighted with the traditional geometric pattern of Lansdown from the Heritage Collection. This adaptation of a classic monochrome tiled floor, in Laurel colourway, adds a sense of fun and balances the stark industrial features, connecting the contemporary design to the nearby historic city.
The above image features Lansdown from our Heritage collection.
Kris Manship, General Manager of The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, said: “Our new multi-faceted dining environment really reflects the diversity of our guests and represents a major advancement in our food and beverage offering. We’re delighted with the final result which perfectly suits business and family visitors as well as groups of friends.”